Ekaterina Shoshina

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Dushanbe civil registry office. (Photo: Ekaterina Shoshina)

Dushanbe civil registry office. (Photo: Ekaterina Shoshina)

Tajik Marriage Reform Misfires

Impact felt most in cross-border marriages – not what was intended.

26 Jul 13

Posters demanding an end to Uzbek-language exams in schools, during an April 18 protest outside Kyrgyzstan's parliament. (Photo: Kloop.kg)

Posters demanding an end to Uzbek-language exams in schools, during an April 18 protest outside Kyrgyzstan's parliament. (Photo: Kloop.kg)

Row Over Uzbek Language in Kyrgyzstan

Calls for minority language to be dropped as option from school exams are dangerously incendiary, experts warn.

5 May 12

Celebrating International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, May 17, 2011 in Bishkek.(Photo: Labrys group, Kyrgyzstan)

Celebrating International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, May 17, 2011 in Bishkek.(Photo: Labrys group, Kyrgyzstan)

Homophobia Endemic in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan

Prejudicе, abuse and fear of attacks keeps LGBT community in shadows.

2 Feb 12

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